Immunotherapies in oncology have been touted as exciting new breakthroughs in cancer treatment, but do they deliver on the promise? In this episode, we’ll review disappointing results from two clinical trials in the cancer immunotherapy space reported in July 2017. We’ll also hear from physicians at ASCO 2016 on the first line role of immunotherapy, as well as challenges of using these agents.

Saatchi Wellcast

Saatchi and Saatchi Wellness

Cancer Immunotherapy: Looking Beyond the Hype in 2017

JAN 25, 20187 MIN
Saatchi Wellcast

Cancer Immunotherapy: Looking Beyond the Hype in 2017

JAN 25, 20187 MIN

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Immunotherapies in oncology have been touted as exciting new breakthroughs in cancer treatment, but do they deliver on the promise? In this episode, we’ll review disappointing results from two clinical trials in the cancer immunotherapy space reported in July 2017. We’ll also hear from physicians at ASCO 2016 on the first line role of immunotherapy, as well as challenges of using these agents.